reel in
phrasal verb
reeled in; reeling in; reels in
: to pull in (a fish that is caught on a hook on the end of a fishing line) by turning the reel of a fishing rod
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The former Texas standout has appeared in nine games in his debut campaign, reeling in 24 catches for 286 yards.
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Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
Fullerton fell behind by 22 points with nine minutes left in the first half and never could reel in a Pilots team that shot 63% from the field in the tournament opener for both teams.
—Oc Register, 22 Nov. 2025
The agency recognizes more than a dozen fish species reeled in through sport fishing methods and various other methods among the state fishing records lineup.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Nov. 2025
The company is seeking to reel in more long-term shoppers with the program, especially as consumer spending concerns across an uncertain economy loom large.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 20 Nov. 2025
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Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
Fullerton fell behind by 22 points with nine minutes left in the first half and never could reel in a Pilots team that shot 63% from the field in the tournament opener for both teams.
—Oc Register, 22 Nov. 2025
The agency recognizes more than a dozen fish species reeled in through sport fishing methods and various other methods among the state fishing records lineup.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Nov. 2025
The company is seeking to reel in more long-term shoppers with the program, especially as consumer spending concerns across an uncertain economy loom large.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 20 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reel in
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“Reel in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reel%20in. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.
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